Category: Weekly Encouragement

Every week, the ministers here at the South Green church of Christ write brief articles for the congregation's weekly bulletin. The following is a copy of those articles, which have been adapted to this digital environment. Brief and to the point, these articles are designed to inspire, encourage, and challenge all. We hope and trust you will find them useful.

How We Are To Love Others…

We can see division & dislike for others in our society. The challenge to love others may exist in our community, workplace, or family for one reason or another. Scripture accurately & carefully guides us when it comes to how we are to love others. How can we love? Galatians 5:13 says For you, brethren, …

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Missing Our Loved Ones

Email Bulletin 7-8-19.pub Not an hour fades from the clock that doesn’t find us thinking about, missing, or longing to be with our friends, neighbors, family members, or spouse that has already passed away. We know the void we have is a result of the deep love we shared. We are confident in the expectation …

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How To Build Others Up

How do we go about fulfilling this divine command? We know others need it. We know we need it. What are we to do? “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” (1 Thess. 5:11) 1. We must know and share the Word of God. • The Word of …

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Fireworks: Flashy but Fleeting

On July 4th, 1776, America would sign the Declaration of Independence, marking the end of the Revolutionary War and the start of the United States as we know it. Fast forward a couple of centuries and to this very day we still celebrate this accomplishment. This coming Thursday is Independence Day and countless groups of …

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Can You Keep A Secret?

In some instances, a secret must be kept! Spouses have conversations that only take place inside their relationship. Lawyers maintain client confidentiality. Bankers cannot share customer loan agreements. Medical professionals cannot divulge patient information. Preachers cannot share details of meetings when he is assisting someone in the congregation with a problem or spiritual challenge. A …

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The Untamable Tongue

James 3:12 says My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment. For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body. Indeed, we put bits in horses’ mouths that they …

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We Can Win The Battle

As I type, Monday is knocking at the door! Challenges lay ahead, temptation is on both sides of the road, & Satan is waiting for me to step off the path I walk with Jesus. You & I will battle sin every hour & every day this week. The Good News is Jesus Christ. The …

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Are you Committed To Studying & Growing In The Knowledge of Our Lord?

God loved us SO much that He gave His only begotten Son (John 3:16). Jesus Christ died that we might be saved from our sins (Matt. 1:21). The gospel is the power of God unto salvation (Rom. 1:16). Man must obey the will of the Father to inherit the kingdom of heaven (Matt. 7:21). Thus, …

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God’s Expectation When It Comes To Worship

Our workplaces expect a certain way to be followed for carrying out the required tasks. When we hire someone to complete a job for us, we expect the job to be completed based on our expectations & specifications. When we place an order at a restaurant, we expect to receive what we requested! Why then, …

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Is Customer Service Important?

Customer service means doing what you can to help someone who has chosen your organization to meet whatever need they are seeking to have met. Regardless of whatever product I am after, the most important thing to me is customer service. When I think of the customer service model, I think of the Lord’s church. …

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